International parliamentary delegation holds dialogues on the bicameral system in the Congress of the Republic of Peru
April 2, 2025 | Activities
In the framework of Peru’s recently approved transition back to a bicameral legislature—established through Law No. 31988 passed by the Congress of the Republic—a high-level international parliamentary delegation conducted an official visit to Lima on April 1-2. The agenda featured meetings with legislative authorities and a conference exploring comparative experiences with bicameral systems in Latin America. The...
ParlAmericas Delegation to Washington Advances Parliamentary Engagement on Multidimensional Security and Regional Cooperation
March 27, 2025 | Activities
Against a backdrop of evolving security threats, heightened geopolitical tensions, and increasing challenges to democratic governance across the region, the ParlAmericas Annual Parliamentary Delegation to Washington, convened from March 25 to 27, 2025, addressed the central role of parliaments in shaping comprehensive security strategies and promoting a multidimensional approach to regional security. Held under the theme “Multidimensional...
Young women in leadership: A driving force for gender equality in the Caribbean
March 25, 2025 | Activities
Recognizing that the empowerment of young women in leadership is crucial for driving forward the agenda for gender equality, this Beijing +30 Webinar served as a platform to re-engage participants of the Young Women in Leadership (YWiL) and YES! Leadership Programmes in meaningful dialogue on gender equality to deepen their understanding of the Beijing Declaration...
Digital readiness in parliaments: Key takeaways from the meeting of the ParlAmericas Parliamentary Staff Network on Open Parliament
March 14, 2025 | Activities
Digital transformation is reshaping legislative institutions, creating new opportunities to enhance transparency, accessibility, and security. Recognizing this, the ParlAmericas Parliamentary Staff Network on Open Parliament convened today to exchange knowledge on strategies for integrating digital technologies in parliamentary processes. A robust digital infrastructure is fundamental to legislative efficiency and public engagement, underscored Luis Rojas, Deputy...
The role of parliaments in advancing effective climate action
March 7, 2025 | Activities
Effective climate action requires political will, financing aligned with environmental commitments, and a robust legislative framework that considers society as a whole. To analyze the most pressing environmental challenges and explore transformative legislative responses, parliamentarians leading on climate action, chairs of environmental committees, and non-governmental stakeholders exchanged ideas at today’s meeting of the Executive Committee...
ParlAmericas participates in CPA UK Programme on the important functions of clerks in Caribbean parliaments
February 13, 2025 | Activities
As democracy adapts to new challenges, accountable and effective legislatures—and the professionals who support them—are more essential than ever. Parliamentary clerks and staff are the backbone of these institutions, ensuring smooth operations and processes. The critical functions of parliamentary staff were the focus of this week’s 2025 Caribbean Clerks Programme, hosted by the Commonwealth Parliamentary...
The role of parliaments in reducing methane emissions
January 31, 2025 | Activities
Today, in line with their new cooperation agreement, ParlAmericas and the Governance Institute of the Andean Parliament joined efforts to facilitate an interparliamentary dialogue on one of the most pressing climate challenges: reducing methane emissions—a key measure for mitigating climate change and promoting sustainable development. Given methane’s high heat-trapping capacity, which makes it one of...
Strengthening legislative openness: Reflections from Panama
January 31, 2025 | Activities
Honourable parliamentarians of the National Assembly of Panama met today to exchange insights on the state of legislative openness in the region. Together with colleagues from Chile, Guatemala and Paraguay, they discussed the progress made in adopting the open parliament model. The event, titled Progress and Opportunities for Legislative Openness, was organized by ParlAmericas and...
Parliamentary staff chart a course for gender-responsive action in 2025
January 28, 2025 | Activities
On January 28, members of the ParlAmericas Parliamentary Staff Network for Gender Equality held their first meeting of the year. Titled Charting the Course to More Gender-Sensitive Parliaments in 2025, the virtual session brought together legislative staff from across Latin America to brainstorm and strategize for the year ahead. The meeting aimed to support gender...
ParlAmericas champions Caribbean youth in political life
January 17, 2025 | Activities
In her keynote address today at a virtual Commonwealth Youth Council (CYC) event, Saint Lucia Senator Lisa Jawahir emphasized that young people in the Caribbean, when given the right platforms and tools, contribute meaningfully to development and to civic life, making waves locally and on the global stage. Her remarks were delivered at the CYC...
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